TD Bank, N.A.

M&T Bank Corporation has been making a difference in people's lives since 1856, operating as a community-focused banking franchise with over $211 billion in assets and 950+ branches across the eastern United States. With more than 17,000 employees, M&T delivers the personalized service of a community bank backed by the resources of a large financial institution. The bank has demonstrated exceptional stability, maintaining profitability for 170 consecutive quarters—more than 42 straight years—and consistently ranking among the top 10 SBA lenders nationally. In 2024 alone, M&T Bank contributed over $67.4 million to support 4,006 non-profit organizations, while employees dedicated 245,895 volunteer hours to their communities. More than half of M&T's employees own company stock, reflecting their deep personal investment in the bank's mission. Guided by core values of integrity, curiosity, candor, ownership, and collaboration, M&T has earned recognition as a top 5% bank by Greenwich Awards for its commitment to customer experience and community impact.

SouthState Bank Corporation (NYSE: SSB) is a financial services company headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida, providing consumer, commercial, mortgage, and wealth management solutions to more than 1.8 million customers throughout Florida, Texas, the Carolinas, Georgia, Colorado, Alabama, Virginia, and Tennessee. The bank also serves clients nationwide through its correspondent banking division. SouthState combines personal relationships with forward-thinking solutions, building on a legacy that began in the 1930s. With more than 5,000 team members across hundreds of locations, SouthState has grown through strategic mergers and acquisitions while maintaining deep community roots. The bank is committed to improving the communities it serves through corporate stewardship initiatives, including affordable housing funding, employee volunteer programs, and diversity and inclusion efforts. SouthState offers innovative digital banking tools alongside traditional branch services, positioning itself as a modern regional bank focused on customer experience and community impact.

DKB (Deutsche Kreditbank AG) is the second-largest direct bank in Germany, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Berlin. As a 100% subsidiary of BayernLB, DKB serves approximately 5.9 million customers and manages total assets exceeding €131 billion, ranking among the top 20 banks in Germany. The bank operates on two pillars: as a direct bank offering online banking services to retail customers, and as a commercial bank providing customized financing solutions to municipalities and companies through its branch network across Germany. DKB has positioned itself as a pioneer in sustainable banking, financing over 7,800 wind, solar, and biogas installations since 1996, making it one of Germany's largest financiers of renewable energy. The bank was the first in Germany to establish both Green Bond and Social Bond programs, directing capital toward energy-efficient housing, healthcare facilities, and social infrastructure. With over 4,200 employees and subsidiaries including DKB Service GmbH and DKB Code Factory, the bank continues to innovate in digital banking while maintaining its mission as '#geldverbesserer' (money improvers) - investing in what people need to live.

Deutsche Bank is a leading German global banking and financial services institution. Founded in 1870 to support German companies abroad, it is now the leading bank in Germany with a strong position in Europe, represented in 56 countries around the world. The bank operates through four client-focused divisions - Corporate Bank, Private Bank, Investment Bank and Asset Management - and maintains a large global workforce. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Deutsche Bank serves corporations, institutions and private individuals with a comprehensive range of financial services and sophisticated risk management solutions. The bank's scale is reflected by €30.1bn in revenues and a substantial asset base, including around €1.0tn in assets under management in Asset Management and €633bn in assets under management in Private Banking. It employs around 89,753 people and continues to invest in technology, research and client service to support clients across global markets. Deutsche Bank positions itself as the Global Hausbank for its clients, offering integrated financial solutions across Corporate Bank, Private Bank, Investment Bank and Asset Management. It maintains a network that spans 56 countries, remains committed to responsible growth and sustainability, and emphasizes governance and risk controls as a core part of its business. The firm has a long history spanning more than 150 years, reflects its role in Europe and beyond, and continues to evolve through digital transformation, security, and innovation to serve clients worldwide.

In 1832, a group of Halifax merchants founded the Bank of Nova Scotia to provide a public, accessible bank for the community. From that spark, Scotiabank grew into a multinational financial services firm with a footprint across the Americas, delivering personal, business, commercial, corporate and investment banking, wealth management and capital markets. Through more than a century of growth, the bank expanded its reach from Canada to the United States and beyond, guided by a vision to be our clients’ most trusted financial partner. Today Scotiabank is one of North America’s largest banks by assets, with approximately 90,000 Scotiabankers and assets around $1.5 trillion, supported by a global network of operations that span the globe and a diversified portfolio built around four core businesses: Canadian Banking, Global Wealth Management, International Banking and Global Banking and Markets. With a long history dating back to 1832, Scotiabank continues to evolve by strengthening client relationships, pursuing growth in priority markets, and investing in digital and customer experience. The four-pillar strategy provides a clear path for sustainable, profitable growth across Canada, the Americas and beyond, focusing on Grow and scale in priority markets, Earn primary client relationships, Make it easy to do business with us, and Win as one team. Through responsible governance and a focus on delivering value to clients and communities, Scotiabank remains dedicated to helping people and organizations achieve their goals in a rapidly changing financial landscape.

U.S. Bank is the fifth-largest commercial bank in the United States, with roots tracing back to 1863 when Abraham Lincoln's administration approved national bank charter No. 24 on July 13. Today, the bank operates 3,661 branches and 4,771 ATMs across the country, serving millions of customers through a comprehensive suite of financial services. As a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp, the institution has built a 160-year legacy of financial strength and stability, combining traditional banking values with innovative digital solutions to meet the evolving needs of individuals, businesses, and communities. The bank's diverse offerings span personal and business banking, wealth management, mortgage services, credit cards, and investment solutions. U.S. Bank serves over 1.5 million customers globally through its Elavon payment processing subsidiary, demonstrating its scale as a financial powerhouse. The company's commitment to technological innovation is evident in its mobile banking platform, online investing tools, and digital payment solutions. With headquarters at 800 Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis and naming rights to U.S. Bank Stadium, the institution maintains a strong physical and digital presence, helping customers achieve their financial goals through best-in-class technology and personalized human guidance.